Research Worksheet

Section 1: Word Specific

The word I’m choosing is:  Fabulous

What are all of the definitions of this word? Copy/paste below.

1. resembling or suggesting a fable :  of an incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated nature <fabulous wealth>

2. wonderful, marvelous <had a fabulous time>

3. having no basis in reality; mythical.

How many different parts of speech does the word maintain?

List below (verb, noun, etc)

1. adjective

2. fabulously adverb

3. fabulousness noun

What definition above most interests you at the moment? Copy/paste below, and explain why it interests you in 1-2 sentences.

The third definition, having no basis in reality; mythical. Interests me the most. Because it gave me the most optionally to explore and create for my projects, I love the word Mythical, it is very dramatic and gorgeous.

Section 2: Etymology

From what country/countries did the word originate? List below.

1. Latin

2. French

3. English

From what language/languages did the word derive? List below.

1.  Latin

2. French

Section 3: Associations

Based on the definition you chose in section 1, list the first five words that come to your mind when you think of your word. (Do not write the word itself that you selected).

1. Dream

2. Sparkles

3. Lights

4. Glam

5. Attitude

What emotions would you associate with the word you selected? List two.

1. Amazed

2. Confident

What colors would you associate with the word you selected? List two.

1. Pink

2. Purple

What shapes or structures would you associate with the word you selected? List two.

1. Circle

2. Diamond

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